POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Childcare Director or the School Age Coordinator and in the accordance with the association and policies of the Northern Lights YMCA, the caregiver will be responsible for the health, welfare and happiness of children in his/her care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Create a positive environment conducive to children. 2. Interact with children, act as a role model. 3. Maintain all YMCA standards and rules. 4. Be aware of all safety hazards. Implement first aid, CPR or AED training if necessary.     Be sure to record all injuries. 5. Be aware of the location of children at all times. 6. Encourage positive learning and enthusiastically facilitate activities 7. Ensure safety and cleanliness of program area and equipment. 8. Attend staff meetings and trainings as required. 9. Provide excellent service to children and parents. 10. Perform other related duties as required.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must be at least 18 years old. 2. Experience in babysitting and/or child care is preferred. 3. Willing to obtain certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED. 4. Must be a mature individual with the ability to operate independently. 5. Must have excellent human relation skills and ability to maintain positive communication     with program participants, volunteers and staff. 6. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic     segments of the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 1. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. 2. Must have ability to perceive audio & visual alerts for emergency purposes. 3. Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time. 4. Must be able to access all areas of building or off-site locations including pool areas,     closets, stairwells, locker rooms, wellness center, etc